Based in Houston, Texas, South Coast Lacrosse is a girls' lacrosse club that promotes itself online as the "Top-Ranked Girls Lacrosse Club In Houston." The program is ranked girls #115 on US Club Lax and centers its focus on developing and recruiting lacrosse talent. The club states its mission is to empower young athletes through elite player development, personalized recruiting guidance, and a strong sense of community, framing its pillars around player-centered development, recruiting support, and an inclusive culture.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Recruiting guidance
The club provides structured recruiting help including a Recruiting Director and Recruitment FAQs to help players navigate the NCAA process.
College commitments
Its site showcases dozens of alumni commitments to collegiate programs across multiple levels, citing placements at Denver, Howard, Vanderbilt, and UT Austin.
Season evaluations
A parent testimonial highlights that the club distributes written player evaluations at the conclusion of each season to pinpoint areas for improvement.
Area draw
Rosters draw athletes from across the Greater Houston area, which a published testimonial notes helps elevate the standard of competition.
PROGRAMS
Programs
South Coast Lacrosse provides options for athletes ranging from rising kindergarten through 12th grade, spanning graduation-year teams from 2027 through 2034 alongside a Futures Development Team. High school players in grades 9 through 12 can join an Open Developmental League running from September to November, while summer camps serve rising K through 8th graders. Competitive travel teams practice and enter fall events, continue into a Fall/Winter season—such as the 2028 team practicing twice weekly from September 2026 through January 2027—and train two to three times weekly during the summer while attending tournaments across the country. Team training sessions take place at Duchesne Academy and The Kinkaid School.
FallClub team practices and fall tournaments; Open League for 9th-12th grade runs Sept-Nov
Winter2028 team practices twice weekly during Fall/Winter season (Sept 2026-Jan 2027)
SummerSummer camp for rising K-8th grade; club teams practice 2-3x weekly and travel to tournaments
Primary training locations: Duchesne Academy, The Kinkaid School
TUITION
Cost to play
The club lists a $900 program fee specifically for the high school Fall Open League. This registration fee covers all practices, coaching, facility rental costs, tournament entries, and a custom South Coast jersey. The club's published pages do not post comprehensive club-wide team dues, installment schedules, or financial aid options.
$900 (HS Open Fall League program fee)
COACHING
Coaching
Club leadership
Founder and Owner/Director E'leyna Garcia serves as head coach for the 2027 team and the 2032 Blue team.
Recruiting head
Beth Lester leads recruiting as Recruiting Director and serves as head coach for the 2027 squad and 2030 Blue, with the club noting she was honored as the 2025 USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year.
Grad-year coaches
High school and middle school teams are led by 2028 head coach and goalie coach Stephanie Lauricella, 2029 head coach Tiffany Deinzer, and 2031 head coach Regan Arkless, who also assists with the 2029s.
Youth coaches
Grace Munford heads the 2030 Green team while assisting the 2028s, An Porpopat heads both the 2033 team and 2032 Green, and Emily Blum leads the 2034 team.
E'leyna Garcia
Owner/Director; 2027, 2032 Blue Head Coach
Beth Lester
Recruiting Director; 2027, 2030 Blue Head Coach
Named 2025 USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year, per the club's news section.
Tiffany Deinzer
2029 Head Coach
Stephanie Lauricella
2028 Head Coach, Goalie Coach
Grace Munford
2030 Green Head Coach, 2028 Assistant Coach
Regan Arkless
2031 Head Coach, 2029 Assistant Coach
An Porpopat
2033 Head Coach, 2032 Green Head Coach
Emily Blum
2034 Head Coach
MISSION & VALUES
Mission & Values
South Coast Lacrosse describes its guiding pillars as Player-Centered Development, Guided Recruiting Support, and an Inclusive, Competitive Culture — summarized on the site as 'Developing Athletes. Empowering Futures. Competing at the Highest Level.'
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